Terms and Conditions for the Instagram Contest of h+h cologne

1.1 These terms and conditions govern participation in the contest organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizer") as well as the collection and use of data provided or collected from participants.

1.2 By participating in the contest, participants accept these terms and conditions.

2.1 The contest begins on 10 March 2025 and ends on 11 March 2025, at 11:59 PM.

2.2 Eligible participants are natural persons who have reached the age of 18 and are legally competent. Employees of the Organizer, as well as employees of cooperation partners involved in the creation or execution of the contest, are excluded from participation.

2.3 The following prize will be raffled among all participants: 1x surprise package from h+h cologne containing various products from companies featured during the h+h Social Media Takeover with MoinLiz.

2.4 Participation in the contest requires the following actions:

1) Follow @hhcologne on Instagram.
2) Like the contest posting.
3) Comment on the contest posting with the reason why you should win the surprise package.

2.5 The prize will be awarded by random draw among all participants who have fully met the participation requirements.

2.6 Legal recourse is excluded.

3.1 The prize cannot be paid out in cash or in kind, exchanged, or transferred to other persons. Participants may decline the prize. In such cases, a replacement winner will be drawn. The prize distribution will be coordinated individually with the winners.

3.2 Winners will be notified promptly via direct message and asked for confirmation.

3.3 If a winner does not confirm acceptance of the prize within two weeks of receiving the notification, the prize will be forfeited. If the contact details provided are incorrect (e.g., invalid email addresses), the Organizer is not obligated to determine the correct details. Any disadvantages resulting from incorrect contact details shall be borne by the participant.

4.1 The Organizer does not guarantee the availability and functionality of the contest. The contest may be terminated or removed due to external circumstances or constraints without participants having any claims against the Organizer.

4.2 Such circumstances may include technical issues, changes in regulations, or decisions by platforms such as Facebook if the contest is conducted on or in connection with them.

5.1 The following liability exclusions and limitations apply to the Organizer’s liability for damages, without prejudice to other legal claim requirements.

5.2 The Organizer is fully liable if the cause of damage is based on intent or gross negligence.

5.3 Furthermore, the Organizer is liable for the slightly negligent breach of essential obligations whose violation jeopardizes the achievement of the purpose of the agreement or whose fulfillment enables the proper execution of the contest and on whose compliance the contractual partners regularly rely. In such cases, however, the Organizer is only liable for foreseeable, contract-typical damages. The Organizer is not liable for the slightly negligent breach of obligations other than those mentioned in the previous sentences.

5.4 The above liability limitations do not apply in cases of injury to life, body, and health, for defects after assuming guarantees regarding the quality of a product, and for fraudulently concealed defects. Liability under the Product Liability Act remains unaffected.

5.5 If the liability of the Organizer is excluded or limited, this also applies to the personal liability of employees, representatives, and vicarious agents of the Organizer.

The contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Meta. The sole contact person and responsible party is Koelnmesse GmbH.

The contest is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. In the event of any discrepancies between the German and English versions of these terms and conditions, the German version shall prevail.

Status: 03/2025